A candle was lit by Beth Campbell on July 31, 2017 6:06 PM

Message from Betty E Fries

To the Family of Stephen Shypinka, Lt. Shea VFW Auxiliary to VFW Post 201 of Waterbury, Ct. want you to know that your loved one is in our thoughts and prayers. We thank him for his service. Betty Fries, President

Message from Andrea & Bruce Strawinski

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

A candle was lit by Gail (Sullivan)Leifert-Lymperopoulos on July 26, 2017 11:02 AM

A candle was lit by Roger & Barbara Norton on July 25, 2017 9:11 PM

A candle was lit by Roger & Barbara Norton on July 25, 2017 9:11 PM

A candle was lit by Allan and Sandy Olivero on July 25, 2017 9:08 PM

Message from Jeff Geddes

My sincere condolences to the Shypinka family. He was a pillar of the community and will be greatly missed but his legacy will live on forever.

A candle was lit by Jennifer, Eric and Joshua Halpin on July 25, 2017 8:53 AM

A candle was lit by Chris St.Denis on July 25, 2017 7:22 AM

A candle was lit by Tammy Brink on July 25, 2017 1:38 AM

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I'm so very sorry for your loss, Heaven has gotten a very special and an amazing man, Soap you have been in my thoughts and prayers. You are going to be missed by many but you are not going to be forgotten.😇😇😇

A candle was lit by Tammy Brink on July 25, 2017 1:29 AM

A candle was lit by Adam Scheppard on July 24, 2017 10:49 PM

A candle was lit by Patricia George on July 24, 2017 9:58 PM

Message from Mike & Mary Voyzey

We are so very sorry for your loss. "Soap" was a fantastic person we both loved, may he rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Mike & Mary Voyzey on July 24, 2017 9:52 PM

A candle was lit by John & Tina Carrello on July 24, 2017 9:48 PM

Message from Brian viets

A truly terrific man, it was great to have had the chance to be friends!

A candle was lit by Brian viets on July 24, 2017 9:40 PM

Message from Kim Bouley

My heart goes out to your family. We will always remember how sweet a man he was and always a pleasure to enjoy his company. He can now enjoy the family in heaven. Love you Steve *Soap*

A candle was lit by Lyn Hamilton on July 24, 2017 9:22 PM

Message from LT Peter "Doc" Wight (retired)

Soap you will be missed but Never Forgotten

Rest easy, sleep well my brother
Know the line has held, your job is done
Rest easy, sleep well
Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held
Peace, peace, and farewell...

A candle was lit by Rae Lynn on July 24, 2017 8:51 PM

Message from Vinni Carey

My deepest condolences to you, Dave and to your family! Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Message from Rich Stowe

So very sorry to hear of Soap's passing. Growing up around the firehouse, I have so many memories of him. One of my favorites was watching the Giants football games with him in the lounge of the firehouse and especially the Super Bowl when the Bills missed the final kick and the Giants won. My thoughts are with all of his family. RIP Soap.

A candle was lit by Rich Stowe on July 24, 2017 7:09 PM

A candle was lit by Michael and Rosalie Kaczmarek on July 24, 2017 6:37 PM

A candle was lit by Bouley Family 26 on July 24, 2017 6:21 PM

A candle was lit by Rita LeMay on July 24, 2017 6:11 PM

A candle was lit by Beth Jackson on July 24, 2017 5:51 PM

Message from Maria Driscoll

I am so sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you all . Thomaston was so blessed to have such a wonderful man involved in our community and and icon in the Fire Department 🙏🏼💜💐

A candle was lit by Maria Driscoll on July 24, 2017 5:41 PM

A candle was lit by Millisa Castagna & Family on July 24, 2017 5:35 PM

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There are no words that I can say that will sooth the hurt you are feeling , You are now blessed with a amazing angel, Soap will be missed by many. God Speed Mr.Shypinka

A candle was lit by Millisa Castagna & Family on July 24, 2017 5:22 PM

Message from Chris Johnpiere

Mr. Soap, you will be missed by so many and forgotten by no one. Remember you from most of my childhood visiting the Fire House. What a tower of a man. Very intimidating to a child. Then when I joined as an adult I found out that you were still a tower of a man but with a heart of gold. Not to intimidating at all. I have always valued the conversations we had and the information you shared about you FD service. Rest In Peace Mr. Soap...

A candle was lit by Chris and Lisa Johnpiere on July 24, 2017 5:04 PM

A candle was lit by Jordan Shypinka & Heath Brown on July 24, 2017 5:02 PM

A candle was lit by Kathleen Snyder on July 24, 2017 4:57 PM

A candle was lit by Gail Lattimer Viltrakis on July 24, 2017 4:31 PM

Message from Gail Lattimer Viltrakis

Sorry for you loss, thoughts and prayers to all.